TOP MANGA OF THE MONTH

From BAA: Shuka Nakagawa is a man in a woman's manga world. Cute, into feminine things, he and his new editor, Kenji Asama, have to compete with women artists for publication. With Kenji's support, just how far can Shuka go... and how far can he fall?

From Shinmakoku Scanlations: 1-3) Soko ni Suwaruna (Do Not Sit There) Hayama was lovers with his roommate. He went on a trip abroad and when he returned he expected to be greeted by his lover but instead found a strange man named Namikawa. The stranger told him he was to be his new roommate. The truth is, Hayama had been abandoned without knowing about it. Namikawa felt sorry for him, and started to develop a feeling of love and jealousy toward the pure and timid Hayama... This is the story of a true love that helped heal the wound of being abandoned. 4) Maki no Iibun (Maki's Reasoning) A short story from the side of Hayama's ex-lover, Maki. 5) Fureru Chikasa de (So Close That It Touches)

Each chapter focuses on a different couple: Chapter 1: Doctor's Evil PLot Chapter 2 : Secretary's Strategy The Kenichi who attracts the attention of other people regardless of whether they are old or young, male or female, is being pursued passionately by his brother's secretary Matsuzaki. Once, Kenichi got drunk accidentally and ended up having sex with Matsuzaki. Chapter 3: Photographer's Melancholy

From Liquid Passion: Aizome Riku enjoys napping on the school's roof, but when he falls from a tree tryng to climb down Kairi is there to catch him. The two become fast friends, but Kairi's three bodyguards who follow him everywhere soon grate on Riku's nerves. Can Kairi convince Riku that his 'like' is more than friends and capture his would-be uke's heart?

Having a body that sends out pheromones, that makes people abnormally fascinated with him, one day he accidentally summoned a man who calls himself 'Jin' and is supposedly a devil. "I will help you make your every dream come true." Listening to to Jin's seductive whispers he can't help but ask him to cure his problematic body. But unexpectedly, this is the start of an obscene contract...? The price to pay for this contract is to have 24 french kisses or have sex with the devil everyday?! This is the love story of a seductive devil and a pretty uke!

The first time Tsujiya met Hayashi, it wasn't a pretty sight, at least for him. He had his clothes blotched with paint and was blown away by his senpai's frankness. Tsujiya asked Hayashi whether he could practice in the studio once in a while. Before they knew it, their relationship started to blossom

1) The sound of the sea With the sound of the sea in the background, pressed on by the overwhelming literary style, a pure love that is too bitter-sweet. High school student Shougo lives in a rural port city. The moment he meets the art teacher Asano, who was transferred here from the city... He is ruled by indescribably intense emotions. ...Shougo masturbates while dreaming of violating Asano. 2) Moon on the 16th night 3) Duplicate key 4) Last kiss 5) 3:00 am: Continuation of first story.

Jun hates his boring, lonely high school life. Kouji hates being a penniless thug. Even though they have absolutely nothing in common, Kouji ends up getting roped into taking Jun on a roadtrip, and they realize maybe their lives aren't as bad as they think.

Naoya Koga should live alone because his parents transfers by the order of father's company before entrance examination. He already give up his pass directly on graduation but his parents hire very excellent & pass directly on graduation private teacher, Haruki Machida for their son. Haruki assures Naoya's direct pass of S univ because he has succeeded for 9 previous students and Naoya is the last one for his prize. They work hard but are flung down a challenge by Haruki's rival teacher who will make his student enter W univ. If Naoya fails to enter W univ, the rival can take Haruki! Naoya despairs but soon recovers because Haruki promises something if Naoya can pass W univ. Naoya studies hard but suffers from too strong sexual desire for Haruki. Then another rival appears. He was an ex-student of Haruki and says Naoya is too fool for Haruki. Naoya tries to fire Haruki but can not give up Haruki. Naoya asks Haruki to come back again. Naoya wonders "What is Haruki's *something?" and he can confirm it is "making love with Haruki". Naoya nearly rapes Haruki but can control his urge desperately. After passing W univ, Naoya knows Haruki can go to america by his prize. Naoya wonders he lets Haruki go to abroad or not... (from Slash-kun)

Oneshot from Hizamazu Ai ni Kogareru Young chef is in love with the strict maitre'd.

Yae takes a part-time job at a newly opened cake shop, and has less time to spend with Nao. Visiting Yae at the shop, Nao meets the pretty older lady that manages it. Nao can't help but feel anxious...

Affair is a collection of short stories from a manga-ka whose men ooze testosterone. Shuiko Kano has never been shy about portraying real adult relationships and while Affair is a bit more subtle than her usual fair, it is by no means an exception. Two high school friends reunite; two yakuza sons find they have more in common than shady business dealings; and the stakes get raised in a mahjong game after work. 1. Affair ~ the reunion of a senpai and his kouhei who still nurses a grudge. 2. My Dear Mad Dog ~ two Yakuza brothers 3. One Lucky Guy ~ two co-workers play a game of honor, luck and Mahjong 4. Love Machine ~ a uni student offers a fellow uni student driving lessons... 5. Erotic Affair - a humorous erotic extra of Affair

From 'Mijuku na Kareshi' Summary (by torrentchan): Yet another great oneshot from the infamous Masara Minase! This oneshot is about Satoru, a single bussiness man whom had lived alone since high school. One rainy night, Satoru picked up a high school male stranger and give him shelter. Little does Satoru knows that this high school boy might be his dreamfilled escapade. After all... Note: There is also a follow up oneshot called 'Yasashiku Toraete (Capture Gently) According to MyAnimeList, this is part of a collection of one shots. The order goes like this: 1) Aimai na Kankei 2) Yasashiku Toraete; sequel to (1) 3) Itsuwari no Daishou (False Compensation) 4) Man On! 5) Kodomo Ijou Otona Miman 6) Sweet Restraint; (Amai Kousoku) 7) Miracles Don't Happen (Kiseki wa Okorenai) 8) Mijuku na Kareshi; extra to (7); (Childish Feelings; Immature Feelings)

From Attractive Fascinante: A forbidden relationship between a sensei and a student connected by chocolates and jazz, a couple who has yet to see the importance of each other's existence as a blessing, a May-December relationship connected by Millefeuille and strawberries, one who struggled to accept his own sexual preference, another who's trying to find peace with himself while carrying the burden of work, love and family and one who finally decided to go for what he wanted. 6 beautiful stories to bring you through the ups and downs of life and love, complete with humor and sweetness.

From Attractive Fascinante: Kijimuna, an Okinawan fairy who lives in a banyan tree. About the same height as a young kid, with reddish skin and hair. They will come down from the tree and do naughty things to humans at night. You’ll get happiness if you nurture it and the fairy will never betray you. Tomohisa bought a potted plant that comes with such a resident, Kite. When feelings gradually develop between them, Tomohisa’s senpai and ex-lover, Kazunori, wants to reconcile with Tomohisa. Will Kite try to stop it from happening or will he let Tomohisa choose his own happiness?

1. Hada no Ue no Renai Jijou Yamaji is a middle-aged, middle school art teacher who is dating Tsukishima, a younger man. Tsukishima possesses a perfect body type, which Yamaji loves to sketch. Reflecting on that perfection, Yamaji realizes his own body is less than perfect - flabby! - and he needs to improve it before Tsukishima rejects him because of it. 2. Zaiaku wa Hada no Ue ni (Sin Is Above Skin Level) Tsukishima, a regular businessman, has begun a blissful life living with his lover Yamaji. But though things are happy on the surface, Tsukishima can't shake the feeling that Yamaji only likes his body... 3. Hada no Ue ni Furu Hana Tsukishima and Yamaji admire the cherry blossoms together. While looking at the beautiful trees, Tsukishima thinks that Yamaji is far more beautiful. A springtime continuation with our lovely couple. 4. Renai Tsuu When stoic Mizusawa, a janitor, saves businessman Aoki from falling down some stairs, he gets a friend for life! Aoki is always tracking him down at lunch time just so they can eat together. But Mizusawa isn't sure how he feels about Aoki... 5. Renai Tsuu - Akka 6. Yurusareta Uta Humans keep monsters as slaves for fighting and protection, but there is one, Zai who refuses to fight. Zai is special since he can use magic by creating spells with his songs, but he refuses to sing too... will he, for his master? 7. Omake Three pages about the characters from Yurusareta Uta.

She was hired to be the CEO’s secretary, but it’s turned into a sham marriage! Here comes a million-dollar marriage! Dumped by her fiancée, poverty-stricken Claire takes a well-paying job at a massive bridal corporation called Bannister Weddings. However, she discovers an ulterior motive behind her job. Now that she’s rushed into an intimate relationship with her arrogant CEO, what fate awaits Claire? This is the story of a heart-pounding, whirlwind office romance.

Chizuru Nagahama, a college student, is troubled by a promise she made with her step-brother, Kirito, when they were kids. "Until you meet someone special, I'm going to always be yours." The promise escalated over the years, until Kirito, who grew to be very handsome, started taking care of her physical desires...!! An enchanting brother making his sister give in to her desires. A story of forbidden love.

Veronica Grant has a problem: she needs a date for a wedding or she'll be henpecked by all her relatives. Fergus Kavanagh has a similar dilemma. His sisters are dead-set on setting him up with any number of women he has no interest in. A chance encounter on a train gives them the opportunity to fix both their problems in one swoop, but Veronica begins to think that Fergus might be a suitable groom beyond the facade.

Daichi is a college student who has finally fulfilled his dream of moving out and living alone. However, the one who is waiting for him at Sakuranosaki Heights is a delinquent like a landlord?! Though her expression is scary, she is a landlord that is good at looking after others. Because of this, the otaku life Daichi has always dreamed of takes a step in an unexpected direction?!

"Do you prefer when I lick, or when I suck?" As he rubs her in her most secret, sensitive place, the demon editor flashes a sadistic smile…

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They started off as a purely physical relationship, with neither knowing much about the other. Suddenly, he finds out that the other is a fan of his novels! At this point, it's too late to come out with the truth, so he's got to act as though he's his own fan?!

It’s been eight months since Kakurai, CEO of a preeminent domestic apparel enterprise, last had a vacation, when he meets a pickpocket. That pickpocket turns out to be a young man named Kei. Upon meeting Kei, with his sharp, rebellious eyes, Kakurai’s attracted to him, so he decides to take Kei along with him. At first, Kei acts like a wounded and cautious animal towards Kakurai, but then, seeing Kakurai’s mature behavior and sincere attitude, he begins to open his heart. Will the adult who has everything-social status, reputation, money, etc- finally be able to encounter his true love for whom he’d throw it all away?!